0x80004005 Error code – Windows 7/10 – How to fix

Error 0x80004005 is a fairly common error in the process you use Windows. So far, Windows 7 and Windows 10 have helped Microsoft dominate the market. As of early 2017, Windows 7 accounted for 46% market share, and Windows 10 has 28%. So solving common errors is a very urgent matter.

Cause of error 0x80004005?

The error code 0x80004005 has many variations, it is difficult to determine the specific cause. Each user may experience different problems, but all show the same error code, it is “Unspecified Error”. In case you receive an error message 0x80004005, you will have to try many different solutions until the error of your computer has been fixed completely. We have compiled the most common causes of this error and the most effective way to fix each error. If your problem remains unresolved, you can go to the Microsoft support center. If you encounter some other error such as 0x8007042b, 0x80070057, please refer to our previous posts by searching on the search box.

How to fix 0x80004005 error?

If you encounter error 0x80004005 when downloading the Windows 10 KB3087040 update.

The error message: “There were problems installing some updates, but we’ll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 10 for x64/x32 based Systems (KB3087040) – Error 0x80004005”

Method 1

Step 1. Click Start and type Troubleshooter in the search box. Then click on “Troubleshooter”.

Step 2. Click on View all on the left menu.

Step 3. Click Windows Update and then click Advanced.

Step 4. Select Apply repairs automatically and Run as Administrator, then, you can click Next and follow the steps to complete the troubleshooting.

Method 2

Delete everything in the download directory and try to download again

Step 1. Open This PC

Step 2. Go C:Windows\Software\Distribution\Download

Step 3. Press Ctrl + A then press Delete

Step 4. Try your download again

Method 3

Download the update manually

You can search from Google or from the official Microsoft website to download the update, Select the version you want to download, or search for the latest update here.

If 0x80004005 error appears on your virtual machine.

Method 1

Step 1. Press at the same time Windows + R key on the keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2. In the Run dialog box, type regedit and click OK or press Enter.

Step 4. Right click, click New, QWORD (64-bit) or DWORD (32-bit) depending on the version of Windows you use.

Step 5. Set the value to 1 and then restart the computer to complete.

If you get error 0x80004005: Unspecified error

Step 1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R
Step 2. Type devmgmt.msc into the box and press Enter to open Device Manager.
Step 3. Find and expand the Network adapters dialog. Then click the View icon to check Show hidden devices.
Step 4. Find all devices with the name Microsoft 6to4, right click on them and uninstall.
Step 5. Restart your computer.